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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,160.41, 5,740.37 and 2,482.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,160.41, 5,740.37 and 2,482.43 is: 3,425.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,160.41 : 5,740.37 = 2,482.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,160.41/5,740.37 = 2,482.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,160.41x = 5,740.37 × 2,482.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,160.41x = 14,250,066.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,250,066.70/4,160.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,425.16

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